I can’t wait to see Cedar Lake tonight. I’m going with a few friends to see their only area performance. It is looking to be a perfect girls night. We get to dress up, see a New York ballet company, and probably sip a drink or two after.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet will be at the AT&T Performing Arts Center for Saturday night only. They were there in 2011 as well, dancing for an awed audience, and this visit promises the same inspiration.

The “contemporary” part of their name is a defining characteristic of the non-traditional style, but the “ballet” part is also strong in their ability and technique. The movement doesn’t stop. The energy doesn’t stop. The feeling doesn’t stop. The inspiration doesn’t stop. The speed of the movement may vary, but your attention does not.

Nancy Churnin told the story of one dancer, who actually grew up in Plano, and is performing for the first time with Cedar Lake in Dallas. Read her story here.

Just watching videos of the dancers is stirring a dance fever inside me. See you tonight at the Winspear!